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From left to right: Eugene A. Cernan, Thomas P. Stafford, and John W. Young.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Enthusiastic crowds mobbed the astronauts' open car as they were driving out of the Katunayake Airport. Picture shows Alan Bean with his hands up, looking rather worried.
Daily Mirror
Alan Bean with Les McNary of the U. S. Embassy
Colombo, March 17: Captain Alan Bean has a last word with Les McNary of the U. S. Embassy before enplaning to Rangoon. In his hand is an album containing pictures and press clippings of the Apollo-12 trio's visit to Ceylon presented by Mr. Victor...
The Times of Ceylon Press
American & Soviet Spacemen in a Joint Handshake
American and Soviet spacemen in a joint handshake when they met for the first time at a recent reception in Athens marking the end of the 6th International Astronomical Congress. From left to right are Soviet Vokshod 2, cosmonaut, Lt-Col. Alexei L...
United Press International (UK) Ltd.
American Ambassador Bids Adieu to Astronauts
Colombo, March 17 -- American Ambassador, Andrew V. Corry (foreground) was among those present at the Katunayake Airport yesterday to bid adieu to the Apollo-12 astronauts before they left for Rangoon.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Apollo Training — Astronauts Practising Water Egress
Members of the prime crew for the first manned Apollo flight practice water egress in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast. The training is vital to the survival of astronauts returning from space flights. Sliding down the boiler-plate capsule...
The Times of Ceylon Press